The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-16

the count was interrupted, though it
bad been in progress since about
o'clock. OF the sixty-nine the great
majority we're straight republicans.
Witness could not account for the
delay in the count. Devices Bolton
was killed there that night. Witness
had heard that Polk Hill Geo lored)
said he killed Bolton. To Mr.. Spoon er
witness said Bolton was one-of the
disguised intruders, and had a pistol
in his hand when he was shot. Boil
TONS father was csudidats for office
and bis name was on both tickets. He
was, however, badly beaten. Sned
Fielder (colorsd) was in the room
when the inttndes came. Witness
did not see him have any arms. He
has since been hanged.
Adjourned until tomorrow.
CHINESE To BE REIMBURSED.
One of the questions considered at to-
days CsbineI meeting was in regard
to The reimbursement Of Chinese resi-
dents of Washington Territory for
losses sustained during the riots in
that Territory last summer. 1t was
decided to refer the claims, amounting
to $4165, to Congress with recon-
mendation for their payment.
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.
Senate.-Senator Jones New J, from
the Committee on Finance, reported
back House amendments to the trade
dollar bill, with a recon mendation
that they be non. concuired in.
Tao ON an n M nta vuora nOn,nnn.
CURED in, and a conference was asked.
Senators Jones New, Morrill, and
Bsck were appointed conferees on the
part of the Senate.
Senator Hoar offered a resolution
authorizing the subcommittee OF the
Committee on Privileges and Elections
(inquiring into the Washington coun-
ty, Texas, troubles) to inquire whether
there has been any attempt by the
United Sta es DIS riot Attorney for the
Western District CT Texas, or by the
United States Marshal or any of bis
deputies, TO interfere with or obstruct
the Investigation, or to obstruct and
| intimidate witnesses. Laid over under
objection
On molten OF Senator Cameron, the
bill to increase the naval establish.
ment was taken up-veas, 80; nays, 10.
Senator Butler moved to postpoD 9,
| the bill and to take up for considera-
ton the House bill changing the time
of meeting OF the Legislative Assem-
bly, If Washington Territory. Re-
jected-yeas, 20; nays, Stand the
Senate proceeded to the consideration
OF the bill 10 increase the naval estab-
| lishment,
At 2 o'clock The unfinished bust
ness, the L DIS Tehuantepec bill was
presented by the presiding officer, and
Senator Cameron moved to lay it aside
and proceed with The naval bill.
After some colloquy and suggestions,
he withdrew the motion and the Eads
bill was taken up for consideration.
Senator Morgan offered an smend-
ment providing that nothing in the
act shall be construed as waiver of
any right which the United States
may now have under any treaty here
tof5re made with Mexico. Adopted.
Senator Ven Wyck also offered an
ame 1dment that 10 stock shall be is-
sued until fully paid for in money at the
par value; and no bonds issued until
the full amount of stock has been sub
scribed for and 90 per cent. OF it paid
for.
Senator Vest-I accept the amend
ment. Every obstacle in the way Of
the Tehuanlepec enterprise is &C.
cepted and aggravated by the Sem
ato1's imagination. Senator Vest
closed with an eloquent Endorsement
of Capt Esds and his proposed canal.
The question being on Senator Van
Wyck's amendment, he modified it 30
as to provide that no certificates of
stock shall be issued until the same
shall be fully psid for in money ut its
par value; that no bonds in excess Of
the amount of the capital paid in
shall be authorized or Issued until
such capital shall amount to $10,000,-
600, and that no bonds shall be dis
posed of at less than their par value.
Pending action the bill went over
until Thursday, and the Senate adj
! journed
House Mr.. Hammond (Ga) sub
miued the conference report on the
anti Mormon bill, and it was ordered
printed aud laid over until Thursday.
TIE following committee reports
we're submitted:
BY Mr.. Irion, (La.) from the Com
mttes on Commerce, 10 encourage the
holding OF an industrial exhibition by
the colored race in 1888. Committee
Of he Whole.
By Mr.. Toomas (Ill.) from the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs, to increase
the naval establishment. Committee
OF the Whole.
The House then went into Com
mitiee OF the Whole (Mr. BIouut, OF
Georgia, in the chair on the diplo-
matte and consular appropriation bill.
: On points of order made by Mr..
Barnes MOI the clauses increl siDg
the salaries of the Minister to Liberia
and Il g Consul General to Cairo, were
stricken from the bill.
Mr. Burnes moved to reduce from
500 900 to $4,000 the appropriations
for charges d affaires ad Interim. Lost.
On point of order raised by Mr..
Burnes, so much OF thescause pIovid-
ing for the contingent expenses OF
foreign missions as enables the Presi-
dent to provide for rent, postage, tele-
grams. furniture, messenger servic e,
clerk hire, etc, and for printing in the
department OF State, was stricken from
the bill.
On points Of order raised by Mr.. Nc
Creary (Ky.) there vera stricken
from the II the clauses spproprialing
$25, 1000 for the erection OF a legation
building at Toxic, Japan, and $1,000
for the repair OF the legation premises
at Bangok Siam.
On points Of order raised by Mr..
Burnes all the increases 10 the salaries
to Secretaries of Legations and inter.
prett re- wers ruled out.
Tne var GUS items of increase in the
compensation OF Consuls were ruled
out on points OF order.
Without completing the considsra-
ton OF the bill the committee rose.
Messrs. Cobb, Van Eaton and Pay
son were appointed conferees on the
| Northern Pacific land forfeiture biHa
The House then adjourned,